Delicious New England Clam Chowder

s'morning take will be missed!

honey-soaked gravel

Carl, You ARE NPR to me!
A treasure of vocal quality. Thanks for the aural memories.

Ed Herlihy Without The Cheese.

We will miss hearing you so much. Enjoy your retirement. If you don't enjoy it, please come back.

Carl's voice: Two words, Authoritative, Comforting

A warm hug every day.

or

Wait, wait...Carl's leaving? Bummer.

:-)

Thank the radio gods I will still hear that fabulous voice on Wait, Wait. Best of luck, Mr. Kasell...and thank you for being a happy part of my world all these years.

"Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" just will not be the same without Carl Kasell.
He could just hum and be recognized immediately.
Well, it might take a few seconds.
One of your respondents, Kate from Queens suggested that Kassel writes his own copy. Truly, a multi-talented personality. I am not surprised.
He will be missed.

newsical like cronkite

Our own Richard Burton.

The Onion [100]--Yep. I went back & did a wider search (on "NPR"), found the Corey story, came back here to correct myself, & found you already had! Well, my misremembering could itself be considered a tribute to Carl & that wonderful voice of his. (Just don't tell Corey.)

In a word: Mellifluous. I love to wake up to his voice in the morning. But I also love his "audio impressions and impersonations" on Wait Wait. Long live Carl Kasell!

B. Lynd

grandpas voices rolled into one!

(this is a compliment)

A warm, mellifluous friendly voice.

One word is enough: reassuring. No matter how bad the news, hearing Carl's voice made me believe we would get through it. Thank you,Carl!

mellifluous, authoritative,distinguished,singular, charming---Highest, Best Wishes.

DON'T RETIRE!

Carl's voice: a warm enveloping barricade against the onslaught of the day.

Mellifluous, engaging enunciator on radio!

i suppose the most relevant and complimentary comments i could make about carl (and this is REALLY complimentary!) is that he brings to mind all the years i listened to karl haas. the voice of qxr for years for a music school graduate who longed to cling to distinguished music and distinguished announcing. since "KARL" has been gone, CARL has continued to fill the void, with a unique and enjoyable tone!
congratulations, carl! ENJOY your retirement!

Carl Haas without the accent.

"The Don Pardo of News"

Alternatively:

"Don Pardo of the Quiz"

(It was Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me that made me think of the Don Pardo comparison. So maybe the latter is more appropriate. Carl K, ever the consummate professional, didn't ham it up reading headlines as delightfully as he clowned for the crowd at the Chase Auditorium. Happy retirement!)

CARL'S VOICE--BRUSHED VELVET

Carl Kassel has a National Treasure of a Voice! So glad he retains his "judge-ship!"

Head-turning voice

Not on my answering machine (yet)!

Chocolate with gravel sprinkles.

[[95 Amy from Manhattan December 21, 2009 - 11:57AM His work on "Wait, Wait..." makes me think he must've appreciated The Onion's article (might be 10 years ago by now! can't find it on their website) reporting that Carl Kasell, after stubbing his toe, let loose a mellifluous string of cusswords!]]

...Corey Flintoff

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/31331

Are you familiar with the Bob and Ray skit "Slow Talkers of America"?
Talking verrry slowly enhances clarity and comprehension.

Are you familiar with the Bob and Ray skit "Slow Talkers of America?" Speaking slowly enhances clarity. I highly recomend it.

What will Carl's "roving ambassadorship" mean?

Karl's voice: a sonorous basso, reliable, near-perfect diction.

*If* Carl Kasell had played his cards right he could've been an actor? Nah. I think Carl played his cards exactly right!

His work on "Wait, Wait..." makes me think he must've appreciated The Onion's article (might be 10 years ago by now! can't find it on their website) reporting that Carl Kasell, after stubbing his toe, let loose a mellifluous string of cusswords! Carl, I'm glad you'll still be on "Wait, Wait...." By the way, the 1st time I had a look at NPR's website, the biggest surprise was: only one "l" in "Car-r-rl Kasell"!

The Take Out? Don't like it. Often they don't seem to know what they're talking about.

5 words.....

Almost as good as mine.

Respectful, mindful of his audience.

White Barry White

What is your most memorable news story that you reported?

Avuncularrific!

I guess he doesn't listen to Susam Stamberg[sp?].

Does Mr. Kasell use a lot of new technology personally (iPod, twitter, etc)?

old-fashioned good manners good voice

5 Words on Carl:

"THE LEONARD COHEN OF NEWS"

*Ed from Brooklyn

does Karl actually go to Chicago every week for "Wait Wait?"

how do you imagine will your successor be different than you?

First time I heard Carl Kassel on Wait Wait - it was like seeing your teacher in blue jeans for the first time - I was like- "Wow he has a sense of humor and joie-de-vivre!" For me he his voice has always had gravitas and says "pay attention: this is serious."

Also found out for the first time on your show page how his name is spelled! Always thought it was Castle - and so I always thought of him as a Knight.

I am not surprised he writes his own copy -- I've never suffered a cringe moment listening to him - always intelligent and dignified.

Good luck and enjoy retirement!

dry tone / old-fashioned / good-humored

I wonder what his travel routine on weekends is. Where does he live? Does he telecommute? Does he fly to Chicago? I wonder if he and Peter Sagel are in the same room,as it sounds. I had assumed he lived in Washington, but on Wait Wait he seems to be speaking from Chicago.

The reassuring voice of verisimilitude(did I spell that right?

Love his voice and him. He should teach/mentor younger broadcasters.

Did he ever sing? Take singing lessons?

Did he ever smoke?

Does Karl fly to Chicago every weekend to do "Wait, Wait?"

slightly more than 5 words:

Woodsy, avuncular, smart, polite, and not yellow (which is rare these days)

Sound of my childhood mornings.

I've always been impressed at how you could be a newscaster with false teeth so loose I can hear them clatter. Isn't there glue for that?

My early morning wake-up friend.

How do they GET his voice onto tbe outgoing message of people's home answering machine? Especially because many people don't have an answering machine anymore, just voicemail. I have always been so curious about that. Does he record it in a studio and they send a CD to the winner? Carl rocks!

Equivalent to James Earl Jones.

PS. Can whisper in my ear anytime.

PSS. Good luck and peace and blessings to you!!

Serious, sonorous, profound, warm & welcome!

Yay that he is still doing WWDTM!

Carl's voice:

like large-curd tapioca pudding.

Hot Buttered Soul.

PS- You could whisper in my ear anytime!!!!!

PPS-Peace and Blessings to you always!!!!!!

silkenly seductive, mellow erudite drawl. There is a playfully ascendent quality to his voice and delivery.

have enjoyed listening to Carl Kassell for decades..both on the news and on "wait,wait". am saddened that he is retiring...but happy for him!

(5 words)

Scotch oatmeal accompanied by bassoons

Tone of an Ellington barisax

1-Melodiously authorative.

2-A Barry White news commentator.

5 words:
My Favourite Voice On Radio!
also:
Resonant, Soothing, Reassuring,Paternal,Irreplacable!

Carl, how you will be missed!
xx

Wakes me up each morning

News is impersonal. Kassell isn't!

Carl Kassell's voice:

Smother than my morning coffee.

Bob Sheppard of the radio.

In regards to the listener's resolution to read free books: My friend started a non-profit for even better reused, free books, delivered right in the subway station. There are even drop boxes when you are done!

Here's the link:

http://www.choosewhatyoureadny.org/

Carl's Voice:

Truth, Justice and Cold Buttermilk

My 5-word description of The Voice:

Like Organic, Grass-Fed Butter!

sweet and low, mischievous twang

the news never went down so easy, thanks carl!

Most sincere, gentle yet authoritative voice.

thank you

Five words to describe Carl Kasell: Credible, Consistent, Relaxed, Admirable and Irreplaceable.

BAD NEWS IN REASSURING CALM

The "Velvet Fog" of NPR News

Carl Kassel:

BAD NEWS IN REASSURING CALM

Five words on Mr. Kassel's voice:

Only replaceable by Tim Olsen's.

Who happens to live in Minneapolis and does not currently work in radio, but whose baritone deserves immediate attention by radio listeners all over the nation.

(Thank you Carl Kassel - you'll be missed!)

Cream in my morning coffee.

I'll miss you, Carl Kasell!

Have been listening to Carl Casell's voice for years and it is without question one of the most Clear, Calm, Concise and Commanding voices I have ever heard. Will surely miss you!!!! Dr. Jeffrey Schlesinger

Carl's voice:

Justboiled rich meaty veal stew

Five words on the voice of Carl:

"Generous sentinel hums clarified butter."

baritone both informative and comforting.

Carol Kassel's voice:
Civilized, kind, aware of audience.

Carl's voice: french horn in velvet slippers.

I always thought that The Karl Castles would be a great band name.

If Beloved Dogs Could Talk ...

Absolutely perfect newsman timbre.

Edward R. Murrow without cigarettes

PS: and he has a delightful and fabulously infectious laugh.

Describe Carl's Voice:
Deep, dark, Semi-sweet hot chocolate!

carl's voice 5 wds or less:

hot coffee, well done toast

paramount, gainful, nostalgic, provocative and refined!

my roommate added the refined, her name is Andi K.

bye Carl!

xo,
bee

carl kasell is authoritatively believable

5 WORDS:
Comforting baritone through troubled times.

Carl Kasell: One big teddy bear.

Carl in 5 words:

Professional, responsible, superior vocals, sublime.
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or . . .

How to use a mic!
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Dearest Carl,

In an age of deluded pretenders, you're a real radio artist. Thank you for your magnificent work. Whatta legacy!

Sincerely,
Hutch

Carvel Cookiepuss, Cold marshmellows melting

Forgot: I'd love to have your voice on my answering machine.

Carl voice has been so reassuring, and will be sorely missed.

Smooth single malt scotch

Very mellifluous voice in it's way-clean, deep, and communicative. He will be missed. Mr. Kassel, if read the comments page, "Best Wishes-Merry Christmas-Happy Chanukah!-Long live the Kassel in Peace and Tranquility!

carl kassel's voice in 5 wds or less:

like your favorite uncle.

Calm, warm, granite wake-up call.

I remember my dad driving me to school in the early 80s, and we listened every morning to Bob Edwards and Carl Kassel (and Red Barber on Fridays). There are moments when I hear Carl's voice and I am brought back to the front seat of red Oldsmobile as I looked out the window and started to learn about the world.

Carl, enjoy your semi-retirement!

Carl Castle: 5 words to describe his voice -

Intelligent, wise, concise, brilliant, and connivingly hilarious

(the last two words describe how I felt when I first heard him on Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me after years of listening to his news cast. I had no idea that such this straight talking news man was so hilarious. I love the contrast!)

Re: Carl Kassell's voice:

Stentorian, but gentle avuncular decency

Carl's voice is -

Sonorously familial and chocolate-cakey.

Mr. Kassell's voice:

Hot coco on snowy morning.

Carl's Voice? :

Limerickal :)

The truest, warmest seductive baritone.

Butterscotch sundae with espresso ice-cream.

Carl's Voice:

Santa Clause plus Darth Vader

(5 words):

Walter Cronkite, smarter and nicer

@ carl:
re: your voice:

sliding off my chair...

*1,2,3,4.

Velvet marbles in his mouth.

Stern, Serious, Voice from Nowhere...

that i love!

Carl's voice:
Gravely, distinguished, kind, intelligent and reassuring.

Dear Carl, I will miss your comforting, intelligent voice waking me up every morning. I wish you well and hope you will stay with Wait Wait Don't Tell Me every week.
(I think you should put your voice on all our answering machines. Think about it. lol)

5 words or less:

"On My Home Answering Machine!"

Brilliant echoes la joie de vivre.

Thank You Sir.

Carl's voice is unmatched in any medium. His delivery is reassuring, without the irony and ego of most newscasters.
He will be missed, but I wish him a happy, comfortable and long retirement!

I have the honor of having Carl Kasell's voice on my home answering machine. I may never win the Nobel Prize, play on a World Series championship team, or be elected President of the United States, but how many Nobel Prize winners, WS winners, or Presidents have Carl's voice on their answering machine?

I too thought it was Castle. You and Noah Adams got me through 2yrs. of duty on Guam from 79-81.NPR the BBC = quality reporting. God save the King Kasell.

Carl:
You have always ensured that the news was presented with the appropriate seriousness and objectivity: qualities that are missing from any given TV news report. I only hope your successor can do the same.

Best wishes on your retirement.
JS

Carl Kasell is the voice of NPR.

Sadly missed delivering the news,
fondly remembered in the eardrums of my soul.

I've listened to Carl for more years than I can count. What a voice; I am jealous each week when players win this voice on their home/mobile answering response. Until recently I always thought it was Carl Castle, he is a king.

Thanks for being a constant for all of us. And you deserve to be able to give up rising at 1:30 AM.

Your beacon of a voice and presence will be missed, thank you.